Award Of Incentive For Marriage Between Persons With Benchmark Disabilities & Other Person
This scheme was introduced in 2018 by the Department of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Odisha. The scheme's goal is to help people with disabilities live normal and dignified lives and to encourage others to marry people with disabilities.
- Ministry / Department
- Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department
- Level
- State
- Benefit type
- cash
What is Award Of Incentive For Marriage Between Persons With Benchmark Disabilities & Other Person?
This scheme was introduced in 2018 by the Department of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Odisha. The scheme's goal is to help people with disabilities live normal and dignified lives and to encourage others to marry people with disabilities.
- Benefit
- 1. The amount of incentive is fixed at ₹ 2,50,000/- and shall be disbursed to the couple through IFMS. 1. The amount of incentive shall be locked in for 3 years. 1. Withdrawal is allowed in three phases with the withdrawal of 10% of the funds after 6 months, the next 10% after one year, and the balance of 80% of the funds after the successful completion of 3 years of the marriage. 1. The couple can withdraw under the joint signature.
- Level
- State — Odisha
- Ministry / Dept.
- Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department
- Benefit type
- cash
- Key eligibility
- 1. The bridegroom and the bride must have completed 21 years and 18 years of age respectively at the time of the marriage. 1. Both of the spouses should be residents of Odisha State. 1. The cash incentive award can be given to either of the spouses with a benchmark disability if another person marri
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Benefits
1. The amount of incentive is fixed at ₹ 2,50,000/- and shall be disbursed to the couple through IFMS. 1. The amount of incentive shall be locked in for 3 years. 1. Withdrawal is allowed in three phases with the withdrawal of 10% of the funds after 6 months, the next 10% after one year, and the balance of 80% of the funds after the successful completion of 3 years of the marriage. 1. The couple can withdraw under the joint signature.
Eligibility
Documents Required
How to Apply
Step 1: Online application — step 1
Visit the official website of the department i.e https://ssepd.odisha.gov.in/ In the "Beneficiary Services" section, click "Marriage Incentive". You will be redirected to the Online Application Form . Fill in the application form including UDID Certificate Number, upload the signature of your spouse and yourself, and click "Submit". The applicants may take printout of the system-generated application on complete documentation for his/her record.
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
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- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
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